According to reports, a many of working adults in Singapore suffers from neck pain. It is also the second most treated ailment by chiropractors, with low back pain leading the list. The following are the most common causes of neck pain:

• Poor posture• A trauma, like a hard fall or an accident• Poor lifestyle habits, like smoking• Muscular imbalance• Aging

Chiropractors are the recommended source of treatment. Their techniques- not only for neck pain, but also for low-back pain, shoulder pain and sports injuries- have been seen to be more effective than simply taking drugs to make the pain go away. In a study by the Annals of Alternate Medicine, it was observed that among chiropractic treatment, drugs, and gentle exercising, chiropractic worked best, followed by exercises. Treatment involving drugs had a success rate of only 38 percent, compared to chiropractic’s 57 percent.

Slouching and sitting with a bent back to stare at your computer at your workstation are two of the most common causes of neck pain. In fact, almost all neck pain cases are due to poor posture. Trauma, on the other hand, is usually in the form of an accident. Many cases are car crashes where the patient has had a case of whiplash, where the neck is jerked back or to the side suddenly. This coupled with an existing case of poor posture can make things very painful for the patient.

Aging leads to the degeneration of the vertebrae. The discs could lose the moisture around them making movement difficult. Alternatively, the discs could simply be degenerating due to a lot of wear and tear.

Occasionally, neck pain is the result of using the wrong pillow. In these cases, using an orthopedic pillow is recommended.

How Does a Chiropractor Treat Neck Pain?

First, the chiropractor will perform a physical examination, followed by a close study of your medical history and your lifestyle habits to get to the cause of your problem. Some of the things the chiropractor will be checking for are your reflexes, an analysis of your posture and so on. Based on these findings, the chiropractor will come up with a treatment program.

If the problem is found to be too severe, you may be referred to a spine surgeon or a neurologist. This happens if your pain does not disappear even when the course of the treatment ends. Or if you develop new symptoms like numbness in one or both arms, excessive pain, inability to move your hands or fingers.

Treatment for neck pain involves applying pressure to the affected area. This is usually done by sharply snapping the neck to move the vertebrae back to its original position. This is referred to as the cervical manipulation technique. The treatment could also include massages and prescribed neck and shoulder exercises.

There is a certain amount of risk involved with the cervical manipulation technique, but then risk is a part of all modes of treatment, regardless of whether it is mainstream medicine or alternate medicine.

This article was written by Son Wilkes, on behalf of Alpha-Chiropractic, a dynamic chiropractic duo who treat neck pain, low back pain and every other pain you have. For more information on chiropractic, visit Wikipedia.

Establishing oneself as an attorney can be an extremely challenging endeavor made that much more difficult when competing against others either external to or within one’s chosen firm. Attorneys have so much on their plates that all their effort expenditure needs to go toward providing the best guidance and legal advice to clients, and not to managing financial matters. Law firm accounting is an area that many accounting firms provide, but few firms have the level of expertise in this area that differentiates them from other firms - and not all of the accountants who offer their services will be appropriate for every firm.

Just as clients do their research into which law firm they choose to represent their interests, firms should put in similar effort in choosing which accountant will handle their financial matters. Law firms cannot afford to lose time and money on an accountant that is inefficient or produces sloppy and unsatisfactory work. Also, to get the best value and advice from your accounting firm, they should have consulting expertise in partner compensation systems, partner profitability improvement, partner withdrawal and exit strategies, budgeting and forecasting, and other areas of expertise. Before deciding on any singular accountant or law firm accounting service, conducting interviews with potential CPA firms is a worthwhile step, this way one can get a good sense of whether the firm CPA firm is suitable to serve your law firm.

All accounting firms that are interviewed by a law firm’s partners should be able to provide reverences readily, their reluctance to do so is an immediate indication of either their tainted past or their inexperience. Although law firm accounting is a specialized field, there will be those who might present themselves falsely, and who might not have the sufficient know how that is necessary for such a nuanced field of accounting. This is why references should always be looked into, and credentials, experience and expertise should be double checked according to the issuing agency.

In addition to checking on credentials, a law firm should ask pertinent and accurate questions directly related to the services they would be providing; the amount of time they take to complete their work should give a good indication of how comfortable they are with identifying and providing solutions to the problem. In addition, if the candidate represents a larger law firm accounting service, it is important to establish who would be doing the work with their account; for example, will it be a senior accountant, or a new hire, and if so what can they expect in the way of quality control. If all of the mentioned areas are covered throughout the interview process, a law firm will be able to find an invaluable asset to their team.

This article was written by Roosevelt Brangers on behalf of RBZ, we are one of the largest Los Angeles based public accounting firms serving businesses and individuals in the areas of tax, assurance, accounting and business management since 1975. To know the federal income tax brackets and marginal rates visit Forbes.com

Electromagnetic field (EMF) shields have been proven to protect people from the invisible threat known as radiation, which surrounds their everyday electrical sources. The electromagnetic spectrum characterizes all types of radiation by frequency. Longer wavelengths produce radiation from sources including radio waves, microwaves, infrared radiation, and visible light. Shorter waves are more intense and operate at a greater frequency, emitting more radiation as a result. These waves can be dangerous and include ultraviolet (UV) waves, x-rays, and gamma rays. Different EMF shields are used for each form of radiation. Low frequency electromagnetic fields are found lingering around everyday appliances, laptops, cell phones, tablets, televisions, gaming consoles, GPS navigation systems and more. While the overall frequency of these fields is lower in comparison to high frequency waves, the fields still give off radiation. To protect against low frequency radiation, EMF shields have been introduced to give users peace of mind while operating their technological devices, allowing them to be safe in doing so. Low frequency EMF shields are usually made from conductive materials and reduce the field by canceling the current, refracting, reflecting or redirecting the radiation from its surface. Shielding devices are available for laptops, desktop computers, and cell phones. Some devices have built-in EMF shields to protect themselves from other electromagnetic fields nearby. This is referred to as electromagnetic interference (EMI) and shielding allows devices to work properly and avoid interference with surrounding electromagnetic fields. These shields work within the electronics to insure their performance and use primarily reflecting techniques. While built-in EMF shields help the operation of devices, they typically are not for protecting the user from harmful electromagnetic radiation. This is why other physical shields may be beneficial for a user’s health. EMF shields can be made from various materials, but are generally constructed from sheet metal, metal screens, carbons, composites and metal foam. The material, along its thickness, size and shape, determines the amount of radiation it is able to reduce. Other effective shields against low frequency radiation include metallic paints, engrained with copper or nickel, to coat an enclosure around an electrical device. Furthermore, as a precautionary method, frequently measuring magnetic fields in the home using testing tools can be helpful in ensuring EMF shields are working. For higher frequency radiation, EMF shields are also available. In fact, newer buildings often incorporate architectural shields to protect its inhabitants from electromagnetic radiation. Some methods of shielding include shielding paints, as previously mentioned, which can be applied to walls. Conducive meshes, mattings, foils and fabrics are other options that can be incorporated into buildings for added security. It is recommended that these shields cover entire areas, not just windows and be grounded. Before any high budget shielding begins, it’s important to assess exposure and measure radiation levels prior to construction. EMF shields are vital to protect oneself from the dangers of electromagnetic radiation. Whether its low frequency radiation emitted from your laptop or larger EMF fields surrounding your home, shielding can give homeowners peace of mind knowing they have defense against radiation and all effects it can have on the body.

This article was written by Kristy DeSmit, on behalf of DefenderPad, a leading supplier of EMF shields and protection solutions. To learn more about electromagnetic field radiation and shielding, visit WiseGeek.

Bankruptcy law was established to help debtors struggling with their finances to restructure their debt by protecting them from creditors seeking collection. Although the thought of filing for bankruptcy can seem daunting, it may be the only choice debtors have when dealing with heavy financial burdens. If a debtor is in a personal financial crisis, it is best to seek counsel from a Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer to determine if bankruptcy is an option for them or if there are other alternatives to alleviate their debt.

If a debtor decides to file for bankruptcy in the state of California, he or she must go to credit counseling within six months and complete a financial management course. Financial analysis of past income and expenses will determine what chapter of bankruptcy the debtor qualifies for. Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires liquidation of a debtors assets, with few exceptions. This is a relatively quick form of bankruptcy and discharges certain debts. A Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer can help organize the paperwork and present it to the district bankruptcy court.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy calls for a repayment plan in which the debtor and their Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer devise a plan to pay creditors over time (3-5 years) in a series of payments. Before a debtor can file for Chapter 13, the court must decide if the individual is eligible to meet payment requirements. The court’s denial can occur if the debtor has too much debt, secured debt over $1 million, unsecured debt over $350,000, or if they don’t make enough money to proceed with the repayment plan. If approved, the debtor must undergo credit counseling, present a plan of repayment, have it approved by a bankruptcy judge and begin paying back their debt, starting with priority debts (alimony, child support and employee wages). A trustee is appointed to oversee the case. After one month, there will be a meeting of creditors where negotiations may take place. If there are no objections and the debtor proceeds to make their payments on time, the court can discharge certain dischargeable debts at the end of the payment plan.

Bankruptcy will help relieve a debtor from financial struggle, but it is not the only option available. Alternatives to bankruptcy include working directly with creditors to build a repayment plan rather than filing a Chapter 13 to the court. Consolidating debt is another alternative in which the debtor can take a loan from an institution, usually a bank, pay off several different creditors and amass their debt to one source. Other alternatives to bankruptcy include reworking a debtor’s budget, or taking no action, whereby being declared judgment proof. Before going forward with any of these alternatives on one’s own, it is advised to contact a Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer and discuss these options with them.

Bankruptcy law is a complicated process that is as unique as those who file for it. A debtor is in a position where they need help handling their finances and should not deal with creditors alone. If you need legal advice on your financial situation, contact a knowledgeable Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyer today and look forward to taking back control of your finances.

This article was written by Cris Stapels, on behalf of DCDM Law Group, helping those struggling to come out of debt trap. To know about the responsibilities of a personal bankruptcy lawyer, you may visit Wisegeek.com.

Ice sculptures are awe inspiring. In fact, the first question that pops into the minds of most people looking at one for the first time is “Is that made out of ice?” It’s hard to believe. For one reason, the ice from our freezers doesn’t come into our drinks looking so cold, so clean and so clear. Usually, ice is rather white and bubbly. Ice sculpture ice is beautiful, and yes, it really is ice.

The next question is likely to be “how did they carve it like that?” Most ice sculptures start with a block of ice weighing about 300 pounds. It’s that clear and beautiful because of a special machine invented by Virgil Clinebell in 1964 which could freeze crystal clear blocks of ice at 15 pounds each. The larger ones followed later. Carving the sculpture from these blocks is the most efficient way to get the most beautiful art work. It is possible to make one from a mold but these provide a cheaper, lower quality piece. It is certainly faster and easier to make a sculpture by pouring water into a mold and freezing it, the quality of the ice sculpture is lowered. The ice is cloudier and the detail shallower, and of course, you can’t have any type of sculpture you want. You are limited to the mold. Actually, it is easier to carve the ice than it is to make the mold.

The sculptor uses a variety of hand tools, chisels, drills, saws and electrical saws to carve the ice. The tools fit into three basic categories. There are tools for the rough cutting, like the chainsaw, tools for shaping and smoothing, and tools for detailing and defining the ice sculpture. Electrical power saws and chain saws are better to use than the gas powered ones, because they weigh less and so are easier to wield. Also, the gas powered ones can be smelly and make the ice dirty. The carver does have to be careful, however, mixing electricity and water. This can be more of a concern when carving at above-freezing temperatures and at any temperature the carver needs to wear insulated rubber gloves and boots.

Computer technology is slowly coming into practice as an ice sculpting tool. The computer is programmed to cut and engraved the ice according to the design provided. These computers are not uncommon, but not widely used as yet. Most ice sculpture is still carved by hand, but that may change in the future.

The ice sculpture, although beautiful and skillfully built, was probably only designed to last about 4 to 6 hours. That is the length of a banquet or special event. Some can last longer if kept cold. They may last for months if protected. When the ice starts to melt, a water cooler bottle or a plastic crate is useful for catching the water. Ice picks can be used to break apart the sculpture and carry it away in smaller pieces. If the sculpture is in a location where it cannot drain into a bucket, such as on the floor, the water will have to be pumped away.

An ice sculpture is an art work sure to impress for its craftsmanship, its beauty and for its short life.

This article was written by Izola Stennis, on behalf of ISAAttractions, offering a frozen winter wonderland drawing millions of crowd from all over the world. To know what an ice sculpture is, you may visit Wisegeek.com.

Spray Systems Incorporated manufactures spray booths and finishing systems and supplies them to the American industry, military organizations and the government. They are able to put finishing paints and treatments on items of all size, shape and significance. They design finishing products for many kinds of products including large equipment like tractors and rail cars, airplanes, jets and helicopters. They do automotives, like cars and RV’s. Smaller items such as wood furniture or golf balls are also within their scope. Although jumping from a jet to a golf ball requires a big change, their state of the art machinery and highly-skilled dedicated staff are able to design and manufacture a spray paint booth for all of them.

High quality materials and up to the minute technology is their secret to meeting the needs of the customer. The latest AutoCAD and engineering systems find a solution to even the most unusual spray paint booth needs. They can provide a ready response as soon as the customer needs one, even in an emergency. Diversity in booth size is not an issue. Whether its a 2 foot booth for small touches, or a 150 foot long booth for large machinery, they can cater for the size and shape. Booths can even be set up indoors or outdoors, as needed.

The reason that SSI is able to provide this flexibility is due to their integrated booth steel design and their modular panel system that allows the design of the booth to assume a variety of shapes without compromising quality. Their design combines the features of flexibility in building, ease of installation in the field and simplicity of assembly in terms of the amount of parts required. These features will significantly reduce the customers time, effort and expense. Their customer service department is also available to advise and serve every step of the way in the purchase and assembly of the spray paint booth.

Another advantage is that these systems are deliberately manufactured to be as quiet as possible. The fans operate below 80 db, and some can even go as low as 64 db. As the limit is 90 db and some competitor fans operate as loud as 90 db, this is definitely a feature to appreciate. A fan that can operate at optimum efficiency at the lowest possible speed will be a real asset to the working conditions inside the spray paint booth. Lighting inside the booth is equally efficient and manageable. Tube lighting provides even illumination and cuts the power costs by 20%. The tubes are easily replaceable with hinged panels for easy access and to provide a tight seal against the dust.

The spray paint booth is built to last. Precise manufacturing gives easy bolting since the hold positions are precise and the panels fit squarely together and go together quickly. The booth is made of premium grade G-90 galvanized steel which is durable and attractive. Customers have no trouble assembling the booth because of the minimal parts, specific labelling on every component and the detailed drawings in the instruction.

This article was written by Henrietta Gimar, on behalf of Spray Systems, engineering and manufacturing a vast array of standard and custom designed finishing products using state-of-the-art machinery operated by a staff of dedicated and highly skilled personnel. To get a better idea about the structure and design of a spray paint booth, you may also visit Wisegeek.com.

A complete shopping cart and clearly enlisted products has become a necessity for all e-commerce websites today. There are different platforms available online to ensure excellent support tools for your e-commerce website. However, not every feature may be available in the supporting elements. Magento development done by a qualified Magento programmer can yield best results for your site. The versatility of Magento development to e-commerce websites can be gauged from the fact that many multinational brands use it for promotion and sales purposes. Since Magento is open source software, all future developments and advanced codes are available free of cost.

Some of the salient features of Magento e-commerce enterprise edition are:

• Magento development leads to a new version, which is designed to be integrated with HTML 5. This helps businesses convert visitors who visit their portals into customers.

• The CMS functionality accelerates the editing, building and updatability of a business website.

• Magento is customer friendly as it offers options to the customers to create user accounts, keep track of their shopping history and contact the business using custom forums; it also grants the options of choosing different languages and currencies. Magento offers more than 50 payment gateways for integration options.

• Magento e-commerce websites can also study the visitors’ profile, analyze browsing history and offer various discounts and promotional packages at the time of customer checkout.

• Magento has an easy to use browser user interface (BUI) for controlling every portion of the backend and frontend. Magento extensions and plugins can also be easily and quickly installed using BUI.

Some of the famous companies that use Magento for their e-commerce websites are:

Nokia QT: Nokia uses Magento for its Qt commercial website, which is a cross platform UI and application framework. It has a range of tools to design applications for desktop and embedded platforms.

Fox Connect: Fox uses Magento e-commerce platform for fox connect website which prompts users to shop, watch and explore. Yahoo user interface and JavaScript SDK have been used in the site. The site also has double-click floodlight analytics and tracking application.

Harvey Nichols: Harvey Nichols is a popular fashion, beauty and food store that uses Magento as an e-commerce platform. The website has dc storm analytics and tracking application.

Kipling: Kipling is an online web store for bag of all types. The website uses script.aculo.us for quick web applications.

Tool King: Tool king deals with a variety of powerful tools and its website uses Magento e-commerce platform for online transactions. The website uses channel advisor and baynote analytics.

Magento development requires high-end hosting environment and that is why it is highly important that you get in touch with experts in this field. The custom developed Magento adds multiple store retailing strategies to improve your online business. The open source flexibility and scalability upgrade the Magento customization to deal with every online business needs.

This article was written by Ferdinand Tryba on behalf of OneCreations.co.uk, based in Hertfordshire U.K., we specialize in web design, e-commerce and customized software development. To know more on how e-commerce works, visit eHow.com

Light, composition and timing are important parameters for building photography. Both indoor and outdoor photography require planning and experimentation. However, following certain guidelines will make it easier to get flattering pictures of the interior and exterior of buildings. The architectural character of a building translates well through its details, as opposed to the vista of a building. Additionally, interiors lend distinctive elements to composition and impression. To add more creativity to your building photography, you can do the following.

 Photograph a doorway for interesting composition. The ‘details’ of a building can be interesting, than the building as a whole. You can shoot a captivating ‘door knob’. A common place item can come to life-like sculpture.

 Photograph empty rooms of a house. Rooms without people or many belongings make stark comment on a world left behind. Though it is not possible to empty the room completely, you can consider removing ‘clutter’. Select a primary subject and do not get that subject lost in too many secondary objects.

 Building photography looks better when it is taken in natural settings. Use long lenses in an office building to capture people in a more natural state.

 Use geometric composition to create realistic impressions. Experiment with camera angles and light to show a new world.

 Take several shots with different settings until you reach a satisfactory exposure. Overexpose your image to include more window light into the scene.

 Analyze the exteriors of the building, a day before the intended shoot. You need to be aware of what direction each side of the building faces. You will need a frontal shot of the building, if it is for a promotional campaign. If the building faces east, it would be better to shoot during the sun rise, as you can get more natural light. If the building faces the west, the ideal shoot would be in the evening. If the building faces north, you need to adjust the settings in your camera’s white balance to ‘shade’ and shoot either during sunrise or sunset.

 Take exposures of the building continuously as the sun rises or falls. Load the pictures into your computer and look through each one to find the image with the best lighting.

 When shooting in bright sunlight, a building will have some harsh shadows. Your flash unit will not be able to combat the harsh shadow, because of the size of the building. Instead of eliminating the ‘shadow’ factor, you can use the shadows to your advantage, by creating a highly contrasted photo.

The job of a building photographer is to look for interesting foregrounds. A great foreground could be a pond, statue, a busy street, or anything that is interesting visually. If you want that one-in-a-million shot, you need to be there for all of the moments when the weather naturally makes your subject stand out. You also need to have a tripod, which is a critical tool for building photography. Patience is the key for getting unique photos of buildings. The best ones are shot with a little extra effort.

This article was written by Sterling Powless on behalf of Toby Carter Photography, Toby Carter is a professional photographer based out in Marlborough, Wiltshire, skilled in photography and video for architects, designers and construction companies. To know about architecture photographers visit, Architecture Specialty Group page of ASMP.

Being able to spend/spare a significant portion of every day to attend university classes is a luxury that many individuals simply cannot afford. For many, a degree is something they are taking whilst working at another job, raising a family, or pursuing other endeavors. There are also those who pursue degrees to upgrade their qualifications for an existing job, and therefore need to work around a full time schedule. For whatever reason, many individuals require flexible class schedules; an online degree program not only offers this, but at a lower cost than other on-campus programs.

With the expansion of communication technology and the proliferation of online resources, almost all sectors of society have embraced some amount of online presence. The education sector is definitely no exception; colleges and universities around the world are increasingly offering online degree programs for students that carry with them the same weight and recognition as an in-class degree. Online degrees offer a wide range of subjects at a wide range of levels (Associate, Bachelors, PhD, Masters, J.D), and although it is not the case for all universities, are usually offered at a lower cost. Tuition costs for an online degree program will ideally be less than on-campus course work given that the costs associated with in-class instruction are not present when taking the same courses online.

Apart from lower tuition costs, other costs associated with an on-campus degree are eliminated when taking courses online. For example, students will save money on commuting to and from a campus, as well as parking costs, and other supplies that one needs for classroom based learning. Another significant savings stems from not having to purchase an increasingly expensive set of textbooks, as much of the material is downloadable.

Lower costs are but one benefit of an online degree program; many people choose this option because they do not have to plan their lives around set class and study schedules. Rather than taking time away from ones other commitments, online coursework can be done when time allows; assignments can be completed at a more lenient pace, and are easily accessible. Examinations of most sorts will be arranged accordingly when the student feels that he/she may be able to best prepare; exams will generally be at a set time when the student has made the time to study. The immense advantage of this flexible assignment and examination scheduling is that the student is set up to succeed; no longer are other life commitments an insurmountable barrier to completing a degree.

An online degree program offers many advantages to those prospective students who are looking to advance their academic standing whilst maintaining their routine and fulfilling other commitments. Even for students who would otherwise have the time to devote to a full on-campus course load, might benefit greatly from the freedom an online degree offers. Whatever ones circumstance is, it is worth further investigation to see if online coursework is the right path to further education for you.

This article was written by Dani Suarez, on behalf of Simple Degrees, helping you find an education program that most closely meets your needs. For more information on traditional Vs online education, you may also visit eHow.

There are millions of men and women across the country without health insurance. While 87% of residents in California have some sort of health insurance that still leaves several million people without any type of health coverage. This still results in over four million people without health insurance in California.

Many people do not consider getting health insurance. For some people, just living day to day and getting the bills paid, and supporting their family can seem stressful enough. For other people, getting health insurance in California might seem like one of those extras that they do not really need, until the moment they do. A health or medical emergency can occur at any time, and can severely affect a family’s finances, not to mention the emotional and physical well-being of everyone that will be affected.

For fifteen years, John had been working in the IT department for a company in San Diego. While he enjoyed his job his company did not provide John or his family with a health insurance plan. While he knew getting health insurance in California was important for himself, his wife, and his four children, he never got insurance. John was healthy, loved eating lots of vegetables, and fresh fruits and he also loved to exercise, especially if it involved running down by the beach. For anyone looking at John’s life from the outside, he seemed to be the picture perfect image of a healthy Californian.

Despite John’s healthy habits, sometimes an illness, accident or other health related incident can happen to the best of us. One day at work, John began to feel an uncomfortable pressure in his chest, but mistakenly thought it was just a little heart burn from his morning coffee and work stress. Unknowingly, John was not suffering from heartburn, but he was suffering from an acute heart attack. For a moment things looked harrowing. John was rushed to the emergency room and had to have emergency angioplasty surgery and several medical professionals eventually saved John’s life one December afternoon. While John had a long way to go physically, his family would soon learn the difficulties of a hospital visit without health insurance in California.

John was very lucky that someone from his office happened to have first aid training and was able to properly use the defibrillator that was on site. This probably helped save John’s life, but even with that, John’s heart attack cost his family financially. Without health insurance in California, John’s emergency room visit, his surgery, and the nitroglycerin he was prescribed cost John and his family almost fifty thousand dollars in medical expenses.

John and his family were lucky on one account, but the expense of John’s heart attack put much unneeded financial, as well as mental and emotional stress on John and his family. Before John never realized how much a medical emergency would cost his family without health insurance in California. But now, he makes sure to let everyone know to get health insurance and get covered because medical and health emergencies can happen to anyone.

This article was written by Lesley Luzuriaga on behalf of Covered California, The mission of the California Health Benefit Exchange is to increase the number of insured Californians, improve health care quality, lower costs, and reduce health disparities through an innovative, competitive marketplace that empowers consumers to choose the health plan and providers that give them the best value. To know more about the health insurance statistics in U.S., visit about.com

There is no better place to live like California. The weather is beautiful, there are always lots of fun things to do, and there is beautiful real estate here. If you are looking to settle in the Los Angeles area, it can be tough to determine where to buy a home. There are many wonderful neighborhoods there, each with its own unique flavor to offer. If you are looking for a busy, vibrant, city experience, you might want to settle somewhere closer to the heart of Los Angeles; but if you are looking for peaceful, quite and a calm place with a lot of greenery, then your best bet is to check out some of the real estate Bel Air has to offer.

Real estate in Bel Air consists mostly of beautiful homes on properties, large enough to offer some privacy and seclusion. Los Angeles can be a loud, busy city sometimes, so it is nice to have a home that allows you to get away from it all, and that is precisely what Bel Air has to offer. There are lots of trees and other large plants that afford you extra privacy, while giving your home a serene feeling. Imagine being in Los Angeles but still being able to go outside and enjoy a clean, peaceful, private and quite outdoor area. Does that sound almost too good to be true? Well all you have to do is go through the real estate Bel Air listings and you will see that there are many, many properties that afford you this luxury!

An area like Bel Air can be great for raising a family, of course it is also fine for single people and young couples with no children, but if you are going to be raising a family in the Los Angeles area, Bel Air is absolutely the place to do it. Children need space to run around and play; they need the chance to climb trees and play games in their own backyard without you having to worry for their safety. In a busy urban area like Los Angeles, this can be hard to find, but real estate in Bel Air is perfect for all of your children’s needs. There are few areas in Los Angeles that are safer, quieter, and more peaceful than Bel Air, and that is exactly what you need when you are raising a family of young children.

If you are planning on moving to the Los Angeles area, or if you already live in Los Angeles and looking for a home in a new neighborhood, make sure you check out the real estate Bel Air listings. Bel Air provides you with the best of both worlds – you are close to the excitement, shopping, restaurant scene, and nightlife found in the heart of Los Angeles, but you also get to experience the quiet, peaceful, green, tranquility characteristic of homes in Bel Air. It is a great place to live on your own or with a family, so no matter where you are in your life, it will be worth your while to check it out.

This article was written by Walter Vandebrinkon behalf of WEAHomes.com, Westside Estate Agency is based in Beverly Hills, Malibu. We have a great knowledge of the finest luxury homes and properties throughout the Westside of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Malibu. To know the top 8 home selling mistakes visit Forbes.com

Why does it seem like some people can watch what they eat, count calories, and stick to nutritious foods, but still can’t lose weight, while others eat junk food all the time but never seem to gain weight? This phenomenon is exactly why you should be eating healthy foods and meals for the purpose of being healthy on the inside, rather than just achieving a certain weight. If you avoid healthy food but still appear to be in shape, there are a number of reasons why you should still change your lifestyle. Looking healthy does not equate to being healthy, and being healthy is what is most important.

If you love to eat junk food on a regular basis but still manage to stay slim, does that mean that your body is actually healthy? Unfortunately it does not. Just because you don ot retain fat in an obvious way, it does not mean that your body is not feeling the effects of your less than ideal diet. Many people with slim bodies actually are carrying excess fat around their mid-section; it just is not as visible because they have an otherwise small frame. Some people who take in an excess of fat and sugar do not even really have a lot of fat on their bodies, but inside they are not looking so good. If you are not eating healthy foods and meals, you can count on some kind of health problem showing up at some point.

Eating healthy foods and meals is important for two reasons: the first is that if you are eating healthy foods and meals, odds are you avoiding the unhealthy ones; therefore, you are not creating any new problems in your body because of your diet. Secondly, healthy foods provide various benefits to your body, from fighting diseases to providing you with various vitamins and minerals that will boost your energy and immune system. Other than having to break the habit of eating junk food on a regular basis, there is simply no downside to eating healthy.

Eating junk food, on the other hand, can cause problems that you cannot see from the outside. You might have a model body, but did you know that the excess sugar you are consuming can lead to diabetes? All of the trans-fats and saturated fats found in your favorite fast food meals can result in a host of health issues, including clogged arteries and heart disease, both of which are leading causes of death. Drinking caffeinated beverages without drinking enough water can lead to kidney problems, which are not only dangerous, but extremely painful as well. All of this can be hiding behind a fit, trim exterior! It might seem scary when you think about, but fortunately, it is not too late to change your lifestyle and begin incorporating healthy foods and meals.

Looking good is not always an indicator of internal wellness. Your body can be going through a number of health problems without you even knowing about it. By eating healthy foods and meals you will be reducing the need to worry about what is going on the inside of you, and even if you already look good, healthy food cannot hurt your appearance, so there is no risk involved!

This article was written by Kevin Fryberger on behalf of Jenny Can Cook, we have different recipes on breakfast, breads/muffins, soups and salads and main dishes. To know the benefits of regular eating habits visit nutrition.getfit.com

Personalized items make beautiful gifts. You can make any gift personal with laser engraving. Jewelry is one example of a beautiful gift made more beautiful with the personal touch of this new form of engraving.

Engraving has a long history. In the past, people engraved to show their wealth, or to honor the gods or the kings. They engraved on stone to make statues and monuments, and they engraved faces in cameo on jewelry. They engraved precious stones to make seals and other ornaments. Animal horns and bones were used to make household objects, and because of the pliability, they could be engraved in lovely, artistic fashion. Firearms, too, were regularly engraved with beautiful scenes. Engraving was done throughout history for the same reason as it is done today - to make everyday objects more beautiful and personal. The difference today is now we use laser engraving instead of doing it by hand.

Hand engraving was certainly a skilled art. The early engravers had to have skills, imagination, a steady hand and a lot of patience. They worked their art on a small canvas, one that was not always of uniform size or thickness, or did not lie conveniently flat. The finished work had to be balanced on the item also, so that it looked nice. Now, the advantages of laser engraving are that it is far more versatile and quick to do.

Before laser engraving, people used a variety of techniques, beginning with hand engraving, or push engraving, to carve out the design and push away the unwanted material. A cutting tool or a chisel was the choice instrument. Cuts had to be smoothed over, burnished and polished after the engraving was completed. Other tools such as vice grips and engravers blocks also had to be employed. The engraver had to hold the block with one hand and push the tool with the other. However after the war era, engraving done in this method started to decline, largely because as the populations began to spread out of the small towns and into cities and suburbs, people became less interested in finding an engraver when there was not one readily available. Fewer people were choosing this as an apprenticeship trade.

Machine engraving became more popular and more readily available. One reason that hand engraving became rarer, was the change in the type of goods produced. Materials changed with mass production. Gold and silver was no longer the metal of choice, replaced with harder metals, alloys and steels. These were not so easy to hand engrave, although they could be machine, or laser engraved.

Laser engraving has made machine engraving even better. It is especially appropriate for jewelry. Lasers and computers can make the engravings so much more precise than other methods. The machinery needed is smaller and can be put into any kind of business. It can also be very specialized, allowing engravings to be put in places where it was once very difficult, such as the inside of a ring, or the back of a watch. Even a mixed curved-flat surface can be engraved quite easily. Jewelry can be designed and decorated using lasers, allowing for a very personal, custom-made piece that the wearer will treasure forever.

This article was written by Nestor Comboy on behalf of MagicHandsJewelry.com, personalized and custom jewelry is our main specialty. Each selection can be custom ordered by choosing the name, initials, lettering type, metal and stones. To know more about custom jewelry visit, wiseGEEK.com

Everyone hears about thinking outside of the box. It can be a tough thing to do: after all, our modes of thought are fairly well ingrained when we enter the workplace, and opening up new channels and ways of thinking may be a hard task for some people. This is not a bad thing. For many, a job may not need much of creativity. But for industries, where a good idea is worth ten bad ones (worth, but may not justify), being able to think outside of the box will help a career go further. Fortunately, creative training is available for businesses and employees that need new ways to think about and approach any problem at hand.

Creative training does not just mean training to be creative; it is also a way to define how one is trained. We have all seen the workplace videos that help us become better at our jobs. Whether we have to sit down for two hours at work or watch at our own time, there is one thing in common: sleep. Many of these videos are chalk-full of information but do not present the material in an engaging manner. Think about cooking shows and the attractive hosts that teach you a recipe. The right amount of charisma, humour and attraction can make or break any cooking show. That is beside the point. People become better cooks when they are entertained while being taught how to complete a recipe.

There are some subjects that are really hard to teach if every person in the audience cannot fully engage with the material. One product of creative training is the ability to lead a group in learning that ensures engagement with and absorption of the material presented. For better-trained employees with higher morale and ethics, creative training should be used in as many workplaces possible. The benefits are numerous while the flaws are few.

Employee moral in any workplace can be raised with creative training. When learning how to properly cook chicken in a rotisserie grill, would you rather watch a thirty-minute long video hosted by an uncharismatic corporate chef, or would you rather be taught by Chef Gordon Ramsey? The answer is obvious because Ramsey would make you laugh while learning how to spit the chicken for the rotisserie. Mass training, like team building exercises, is better helped with charismatic and creative hosts than with a deadpan accountant or manager. But, again, it is not about just the person who is teaching, but is about how it is being taught.

Thinking outside the box is what Mad Men is all about (well, that and a tragic character). Don Draper shows the advertising industry, what it is like to be on top of popular culture while remaining classy. Creative training comes from advances in culture, popular or not, and if the thinkers do not take heed of what is new and exciting, someone else, possibly a rival, will.

Professionals who take care to attend creative training on a regular basis are able to stay on top of their game, teach their teammates or coworkers in an engaging way and offer new solutions to problems within the business.

This article was written by Shelby Penzel on behalf of CreativityWorkshop.com, we are one of the very few workshops that focus on helping writers and artists discover and immerse themselves in their own unique imaginations. To know how to become a creative writing teacher, visit chron.com

For a consistent and long lasting finish, you need to apply paint and coatings using equipments of good quality. Use of better quality brushes, rollers and applicators will give a thick, uniform, longer lasting coat of paint when compared to the results obtained from a cheap equipment usage. Usage of good tools will also speed up and simplify your work to a great extent. The tools required depends upon the type of project you are doing and the type of paint you are planning to use. There are a variety of house painting tools and equipment available to do the painting job and are classified as pre-painting tools and paint applicators. Housepainters in Cleveland use top quality tools to provide a neat finish to the walls, ceilings and woodwork.

Some of the important pre-painting tools include:

Washing compoundThis is composed of trisodium sulphate, which washes grease and smoke from the exterior surfaces of a home.

Sand PaperSandpaper is a common household material, which is used to level the surface for a finer finish.

Painter’s RagsRags are used to produce a clean and a professional paint job. These must be lint free and absorbent to wipe off excess caulk from the wall. .

Caulking GunThis is used to patch cracks in areas where siding meets trim. This dries very quickly and can be painted without being primed.

SpackleThis is primarily used as a patching material

ScrapersScrapers are treated as the most important pre-painting tool and are used by house painters in Cleveland and other parts of the world. It scrapes old paint on siding, wood moldings and helps in removing dirt accumulated on these surfaces.

The other type of house painting tools is the paint applicator. These tools are typically used in the actual painting process. These tools are responsible for holding and releasing paint.

Paint BrushersPaint brushes are the most common type of tool used by house painters in Cleveland and in other parts of the world. Using paint brushes requires experience and skill. It is the most versatile equipment and the best tool for painting work. Paint brushes consist of two types:

 Conventional or natural paint brush  Nylon paint brush

The natural paint brush is made of animal hairs and the synthetic is made of nylon bristles. The difference between the two is that natural bristles work with alkyd paints, while the synthetic bristles work with both alkyd and bristle paints.

Rollers A roller is composed of a steel frame, metal cage and a threaded handle that can hold an extension pole. This is used to paint interior walls, ceilings or any flat surfaces. They are flatter than brushes and provide more professional finish than the one obtained from using a paint brush. House painters in Cleveland and in other parts of the world use rollers, especially for interior painting as it gives a professional look.

Airless SprayersAirless sprayers are machines that apply paint in the form of a spray. Using a sprayer will reduce the time required to paint a house. An experienced painter can produce smooth painted surfaces using sprayers.

Whether you are touching up a wall or remodeling an entire room, proper painting tools makes the job easier and yields quality results. The finished project looks better and lasts longer. House Painters in Cleveland and in other parts of the world use the equipments proficiently, to simplify the work and gives a great finish.

This article was written by Malcolm Calcaterra on behalf of Rhino Shield, an acknowledged leader in the ceramic coating industry. The company specializes in the manufacture of long lasting coatings for building exteriors. To know more about ceramic paint, visit wiseGEEK.com

Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is the first and foremost chance to make an impression on a potential employer. A well structured and detailed CV will fetch you an interview call. Your CV needs to be concise and clear and should highlight your skills, expertise and value. In this article, we will discuss how to write a CV if you are a doctor by profession. The following are the sections that are to be included in the CV:

 Contact information: The first aspect when writing curriculum vitae is to include the contact information like name, home address, work address, telephone number and e-mail id.

 Personal information: In this section, you should include your date of birth, place of birth, citizenship or visa status and the corresponding address of residence.

 Education: This is an important section because it indicates your qualification and specialization. Your educational details should start with the latest obtained degree followed by your schooling information. If you are a smart and a bright student, it will be impressive if you add your grade points or credit scores in percentage.

 Honors and Awards: Details of awards and scholarships received, and the accomplishments made should be mentioned in your curriculum vitae. It is also necessary to include the name of the authority or organization that has honored you, as it will add more value to your CV. In this example of a doctor’s CV, it would be “the British medical association” etc. This.

 Professional memberships: If you have a professional membership in any reputed organization or society, this is the section to mention all those details.

 Employment: In this section of the CV, you should mention the details of your previous  Employers Position held/Designation  Primary duties and responsibilities Reporting authority Duration of employmentThis will help you to highlight your experience and knowledge in the particular field in which you are applying for a job

 Publications: The American Medical Association lists some guidelines on how to list the publications. You can include the details of the articles and books written, and the online publications made.

 Presentations: In this section of the CV, you can include the details of all the presentations made and conferences or seminars attended.

 Professional Reference: While writing a CV, it is important to mention the contact references for at least two people, whom the recruiter can contact, if he is looking for a testimonial. Before including the names, it is essential to inform your references in prior to make them aware of the deed and proceedings.

A doctor will require a CV while applying for employment, grants and research proposals. . It is important for them to maintain a good structure in the CV. A doctor might submit a CV instead of a resume when applying to work in a hospital outside the United States, usually for a teaching job or while applying for grants. A doctor’s curriculum vitae should support everything statement made in the CV with proper evidences and proof. In addition, it is important to be specific about your skills and areas of expertise and avoid generic statements that are vague. Once you have finished drafting your curriculum vitae, you can show it to a friend and ask him to review the draft. It is also wiser to consult a professor as he/she will know what potential employers are looking for. If you need a CV that includes all the points as discussed above, you can consult professional CV writers.

This article was written by Bernardo Much on behalf of CV-Surgeon that provides CV writing assistance to doctors and medical professionals. For CV writing tips, visit about.com

Health care is evolving rapidly. The payment systems, treatment protocols, clinical and documentation rules are transforming at a rapid pace. In order to maintain maximum efficiency and profitability amidst these sweeping changes, health care providers need to have access to the most upto date tools and processes. Revenue cycle management provides these indispensable components.

Revenue cycle management (RCM) typically refers to the entire medical billing process, from the beginning to the end. This term is often used in the health care sector, when performed by a third party medical billing company. RCM is a complete data capture and error mitigation philosophy influencing a health care provider’s business operations. RCM systems monitor administrative and clinical components that contribute to the collection and management of patient service data.

Revenue cycle plays an important role in maximizing insurance reimbursements by increasing the payments. It is vital for the financial stability of say, a hospital to have a process in place for each phase of the revenue cycle. The profitability of a health care unit entirely depends on its revenue cycle. A well-managed revenue cycle protects the returns and accelerates cash flow.

Managing a revenue cycle is not an easy task and requires constant attention. Each phase of the revenue cycle – right from the moment a patient is scheduled till the insurance reimbursement to the health care unit is being made is important, in maximizing insurance reimbursements. An effective RCM will reduce the burden on the billing staff, keep the administrative costs down and help in maintaining a good rapport with the patients. Some of the ways in which you can make RCM more effective are mentioned below:

 Insurance Verification

Revenue cycle begins prior to patient’s arrival to the health care unit. Once an appointment is given to the patient, the patient’s insurance information is verified. As the information in insurances are mutable, it is important to verify the patient’s claim eligibility, every time the services are provided. The benefits of verifying the insurance details of the patients are:

 Reduced claim denials due to invalid or incorrect information

 Verify for medical services coverage.

 Obtain information about the patient’s co-pay, co-insurance and deductible.

 Upfront Collections

Notifying the patients prior to their arrival on what is their estimated responsibility, will make them aware that payment is required prior to availing the services.. Rather than waiting till the collection stage of the revenue cycle, health care units should discuss the financial issues and collect the payment immediately following an admission process Financial counseling will also help to determine a patient’s eligibility for public assistance or other payment plans, which will improve collection efforts and minimize billing workload.

 Coding Clean Claims

Submitting an error free claim is the only way to guarantee correct payment at the first time. A ‘clean claim’ is one that is accurately completed, in accordance to the insurance companies and billing guidelines of the government. The patient information should be accurate to prevent any denials from the insurance companies.

 Handling Denials

Insurance companies are required to pay the claim or provide a denial within 30 days of receipt of a claim. Claims which are not processed within 30 days are subject to interest penalties. Taking a proactive approach in handling denials will improve accounts receivables substantially.

 Payment Review

The final step in managing the revenue cycle is reviewing payments for its accuracy. Make sure you are receiving the full insurance payment as per the eligibility of the patients. On some occasions, you may receive lower reimbursements due to a coding mistake or accounting mistakes by the insurance companies. Inconsistencies, if any, should be addressed to the insurance companies immediately.

This article was written by Bobbie Betschart on behalf of Emerald Health, providing faster electronic claims and denial management processing. To understand the differences between electronic medical records software and electronic health records, visit healthit.gov

The IRS has stringent codes in California that have to be followed at tax time, particularly for people who own their own business. Although it‘s less expensive for entrepreneurs to prepare their own income tax returns, hiring a qualified accounting firm in Los Angeles can save a lot of time, because they know exactly what they’re doing – they eat, sleep, and breathe numbers.Tax season is again around the corner, and it can sometimes be an overwhelming time. Particularly, for business owners who are not comfortable with number crunching. For budding entrepreneurs, who are not quite certain about how to go about hiring an accounting firm in Los Angeles. The four tips below offer essential qualities of what to watch out for when hiring one to complete and report all company finances.

1. Cost Effective InvestmentTax laws are tricky and come with some serious consequences; if fiancés aren’t reported correctly. Reputable accountants in Los Angeles have a history of providing the best service possible. Outsourcing business income tax preparation is essentially a wise business investment. In fact, it comprises the three main elements of an investment:Makes Money: Accountants are not only experts in tax law and number crunching but they are also trained in business consulting and management.Saves Money: If taxes are done incorrectly you could be facing hefty penalties from the IRS so, the money spent on an accountant now, can save thousands of dollars in the end.Saves Time: Accountants are experts in their industry. Preparing taxes and knowing tax breaks come second nature to them. Rather than spending frustrating hours trying to figure out what to do, an accountant can prepare the proper reports in no time.

2. Accounting ExpertiseExperience in proper accounting practices, particularly with regard to California law, is crucial when seeking out an accounting firm in Los Angeles. Knowledge within the field is shown best by how long a firm has been in business. If they have been around for at least a decade then that is great, but the longer the better. Additionally, a thorough review of a Los Angeles firms accounting experience in both practice and theory is important for their capability to perform different financial requirements

3. Certification Training and Educational Accounting BackgroundAccounting and financial reporting is one of the most technical professions which makes it important to ensure that an accounting firm in Los Angeles has in-depth training and knowledge of the state. An accountant must be a college graduate from a reputable school. As well, they should also have taken continuing education to keep up with new accounting practices and laws.

4. Reliability and Customer ServiceReliability and customer service are extremely important. The history and reputation of any accounting practice in Los Angeles can easily be researched via the Internet. A tax service expert should always be available, adhere to deadlines, and help a business reach its goals by providing optimum financial advice. As well, it doesn’t hurt to inquire about a firm’s organizational system to ensure that schedules are followed so all documents are submitted correctly, and on time.

When looking for an accounting firm in Los Angeles, or anywhere else, it’s important to ensure that they will:● Be a wise investment.● Have an expertise in accounting.● Have proper certification and educational background● Are reliable with an impeccable reputation for customer service

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There are a lot of choices when looking for a Los Angeles Transmission Shop. From national chains to mom and pop businesses to start-ups out of a friends garage, a customer with transmission problems may have to look long and hard for the best place.

In all the transmission shops in Los Angeles, there are some things you should look for:

Certifications: American Automobile Association certification (AAA), Automatic Transmission Group membership (ATSG) and Automotive Service Excellence certification (ASE). These are the three biggest certifications behind hands-on experience in repairing transmissions. The only problem with hands-on experience in Los Angeles transmission shops is that it is hard to tell at first glance. One glance at the certifications within a specific shop will let the customer know that their car is in professional hands.

Experience: not just a being a dab hand at repairing the transmission of one model, company or type or vehicle, but also experience with transmissions on foreign imports and foreign car companies. Having worked on one type of vehicle or with one company’s distinct transmission may be good for a national chain, but national chains may only be experienced with Ford and Chrysler, and not BMW or Fiat. Looking for a Los Angeles transmission shop that is experienced with foreign cars might be tough, but well worth it if you do not have to transport the vehicle further than within the city.

Costs: let’s face it, to save a few bucks, why not go to a small, family owned shop that has only one or two, or even none, of the aforementioned certifications? These Los Angeles transmission shops may not have the customer service qualities that the best shops have, and may cause more problems in the future than they solve. Of course, it is possible to get the best customer service at a rate lower than the national chain. Look into the warranties as well: how much does an 18-month warranty cost? If it costs nothing, why is that? Warranties are abundant for many products, even ones toilet, and often cost a little extra. But if there is a shop that offers a no-cost warranty, has all three of the above certifications and can handle the foreign make of ones transmission, then that shop is probably the best bet.

The longest lasting Los Angeles transmission shops are the ones that take customer service seriously. There are probably thousands of transmission repair shops in the Los Angeles metropolitan area, but the successful and lasting shops are the ones that maintain good relationships with their customers. Do they check up on the functionality of the car after it has been serviced? What does the warranty cover? What hours of the day do they cover? Will they tow your car at 2:55 a.m. on a Sunday night? Does the business offer free education and advice on how to take care of ones car, if fixing said car is worthwhile and if the car will cost more in the long run? Many Los Angeles transmission shops provide these services and meet all the requirements so look into it today.

This article was written by Robby Waterbury on behalf of Westside Transmission, a car transmission repair services shop for over two decades providing the best transmission services in Los Angeles. To know about the common car transmission problems, visit carsdirect.com

If you find out you are pregnant and are unsure if you are ready to be a mom or not, then you need to start considering about if you may go the route of putting your baby up for adoption. You don’t want to wait until the last minute to decide that is what you are going to do without taking any time to get all the details and information on how you are supposed to do it the right way. If you do not get the proper information and are irresponsible about the process, then you may end up making a bad or wrong decision that you regret in the future.

The first step to do is to begin gathering information. You will pick details and information up throughout your entire pregnancy and you will continue to make the decision over and over if you are still going to put your baby up for adoption or if you are going to keep and raise your baby. Never be afraid of finding out information about putting your baby up for adoption. There is never any obligation, promise or decision made by just for asking about all your options and the details surrounding them. After getting your initial information, you will want to begin seeking out an adoption professional that you can trust through your pregnancy. There are licensed adoption agencies and attorneys who specialize in adoption. It is critical that you speak with three different agencies/ attorneys so you can made an educated choice about who you are going to let guide and assist you through the remainder of your pregnancy. It is a great idea to speak with them in person if possible, but it is not vital. You can also see if they offer any internet face to face chat sessions with Skype or Oovoo.

Do some research on your own on the internet and make a list of questions to ask. Add your own questions and concerns that you have. Go over this list with all three choices you are considering to help you through the process of putting your baby up for adoption. It is very important that no one pressures you into doing anything you don’t want to do. No one should try to get you to come to their office or rush into anything with any signing of papers. If you feel uncomfortable at all, get out, and move onto the next adoption professional that can help you with your choice.

After you have received all the information, checked out the agencies, and settled on someone to help you put your baby up for adoption, you will then complete some paperwork. Prospective adoptive families and parents will want to know as much information as they can about their baby they want to adopt. The father’s health history needs to be included, and you need to state matter of fact why you are putting your baby up for adoption, so there is no confusion or problems down the road for you or the adoptive parents.

This article was written by Fermin Tamez on behalf of AdoptHelp, a domestic adoption center having a team of innovative adoption professionals to help you create the right personalized adoption plan. To know about the advantages of adopting children, visit livestrong.com

A POS system, also referred to as “point of sale” software, is a critical component of any type of successful retail or service business. They are used by a wide range of businesses from gas stations, to restaurants to jewelry stores; however, the type of system used can make or break the success of any business.

The better the POS system, the more capable it is of making every customer’s shopping experience go as quickly and painlessly as possible. The wrong business solution software can dramatically lengthen the check-out time at the till for the consumer which is stressful for both shoppers and store employees. Usually by the time a consumer gets to the cash register to pay for their merchandise they are anxious to leave the store and get on with their day. As well, it can drastically reduce employee morale dealing with agitated shoppers.

The principal use of a POS system is to process financial transactions. These types of business solutions have been around for quite a while, just about as long as older personal computers. However, it is necessary that the software used is capable of handling numerous other functions so retail businesses can run effortlessly.

When used in retail shops it is possible to program the POS system to not only process regular monetary transactions, but it can also be used to:● Apply sale prices and discounts.● Handle variances in business-wide promotions.● Store a backup of all transactions for record keeping.

As well, advanced point of service software can interpret and write to inventory control systems so that the product database will always be accurate.

The Food Service IndustryThe food service industry makes use of POS systems in a very innovative way. Nowadays restaurants usually use portable credit and debit processors. These devices are brought directly to the table so patrons don’t have to wait in line at a cash register. As well, restaurant POS systems keep a record of food orders and execute functions for tipping. These include tip-outs for employees who don’t serve tables such as cooks and dishwashers.

The Hospitality IndustryHotel businesses also make good use of POS system solutions to handle their monetary transactions, stay in contact with hotel restaurants, keep track of customer preferences, information for visits in the future and to keep accurate records of suit availability. As well, the use of this software within the hotel industry is used to monitor and track company-wide discounts and promotions for their preferred customer programs.

Point of Service Software use in any BusinessAlmost every business uses a POS system. Even though it is generally linked to cash registers, this software is found within the computer system of most companies. Primarily to quickly and accurately keep track and monitor critical information, manage promotions, discounts and returns that no human can do.

Essentially, POS systems are the driving force behind the retail-driven world. One could only imagine what “Black Friday” would be like if point of sale business solutions didn’t exist.This article was written by Koralee Phillips on behalf of MicroBiz, providing industry standard Point of Sale software to retailers. To understand why you need POS for your business, visit about.com

There is no dispute amongst the scientific research community that the first five years of a child’s life are the most important for development. Many studies have shown that the education – formal or otherwise – that a child receives during this crucial period will have a significant impact on his or her long-term growth and development. For this reason, preschool programs can be an excellent way to get your child’s education started. However, many parents feel that at the tender age of three or four, their child simply isn’t ready for a formal, structured preschool class away from the parents. Fortunately, today’s parents have many flexible preschool options, including preschool online learning.

There was a time when a child had to be sent to a classroom to get any kind of formal education. For very young, preschool aged children this can sometimes be problematic, as they are not always ready to leave their parents for several hours at a time yet. Pushing a child to do this and be independent of their parents, especially when they are not ready, can be traumatic for a child and may actually inhibit social development. Fortunately, parents no longer have to choose between a good start to their child’s education and keeping their child at home. There are programs available now for preschool online learning, which allow early education to take place in the home. These programs are ideal for shy or introverted children who are ready to start learning and exploring the world around them.

Preschool online learning programs tend to be video based. Videos teaching lessons on subjects such as counting, the alphabet, weather, and animals can be watched by your child from the comfort of your living room. Like a standard preschool, the lessons are generally taught through song, dance, art, and other fun methods of self-expression. Depending on the particular preschool online learning program you go with, the videos might include all of the lessons in their entirety, or might simply serve as prompts for the parents to take over and teach the lessons in a more hands on manner. Learning through videos allows parents to choose how many they want their child to view in a day, how many times they want to repeat a particular video, and whether they want to supplement it with additional materials. In this way, children are able to learn at their own pace, and do not have to feel rushed or held back by the pace of the lessons. The important thing will be that your child is learning, rather than the focus being on how fast your child is learning or how they compare to their classmates.

If your child is ready to begin a more formal education, but you don’t feel like he or she is quite ready to be put through a classroom setting, preschool online learning programs give you the tools you need to educate your child without causing any social stress or sacrificing time spent with you. The result will be a happy and well-developed child who is able to learn at his or her own pace.

This article was written by Kory Keels on behalf of Chalk Preschool, an online preschool that aids your preschooler do the lessons any time of the day, from any computer with Internet service, anywhere in the world. For more information on preschool activities, visit eHow.com

A tennis ball machine is an air propulsion device with other programmed parameters to help the tennis players in practice. Rene LeCoste was the inventor of this product; however, Bob McClure reversed the motor on a vacuum cleaner to create the first commercially viable machine in 1970.

Tennis ball machines are used to improve the skills and fitness of the player. Apart from coaching, the only way to get better is by practice. In the absence of regular ‘practice partner’ tennis ball machines provide the right kind of support and training. Modern machines have more programmable features than the old pneumatic machines. The age-old technique of modifying a vacuum cleaner as a tennis ball machine has stopped. Today’s tennis ball machines are more sophisticated and have counter rotating wheels. The modern tennis ball machine offers a speed of 150 mph with backspin, topspin and oscillating features. The machines are capable of oscillation, which helps you to get better control on court movement and shot selection from different angles.

Benefits of Using Tennis Ball Machines

 Versatility: The tennis ball machine is versatile, has many features, and allows customization. It improves your fitness levels and shot selection. You can customize the machine to practice certain strokes. The machine shoots the ball at the baseline at a preset speed and throws approximately 150 balls per hour. Nearly all ball machines are capable of oscillation, which means they shoot balls randomly from all sides with spin. Practicing consistently will make you a better player. If the coach uses the machine during practice, it adds lot of dynamics to the session. The machine is also available in different sizes and features appropriate for schools, clubs, coaches, home courts and professionals making the selection easy.

 Improves Stroke Selection and Body Mechanics: As you use the machine consistently, you can see the changes in your stroke play. For example setting the machine at 150 mph to shoot the ball at the baseline for mastering a service return, will make you a better player against strong service opponents. Similarly, you can use the oscillation functions to improve your court movements and footwork.

 Smarter Coaching Methodology: Coaches use advanced tennis ball machines, which are capable of programming drills and changing gears to give a comprehensive workout to the players. This coaching methodology eliminates the need of an assistant to the coach.

 Pressureless Balls: Tennis ball machines use pressureless balls; these balls are consistent and allow the machine to fire every shot with pinpoint accuracy. This makes the practice session with the machine more productive and improves your game.

 Portable: These machines are highly portable and can fit into your car comfortably. In case you do not have a home tennis court, it can easily be transported to the training facility.

 Ball Capacity: During regular practice sessions, players usually carry four tennis balls in their pockets in addition to the one in play. Once these are used, players take time out to take fresh tennis balls or open a new can. Tennis ball machines can hold 50 to 300 balls, allowing you to practice the same shot. This helps in better concentration and momentum adding value for your time.

Practicing with tennis ball machines improves skill, speed, serve returns and overall play. A tennis ball machine allows player to improve his skills without a partner or opponent.

This article was written by John Simpson on behalf of Pitching Machine Pro, a leading online retailer of sporting aids. For information on the benefits of using a tennis ball machine, visit eHow.com

RMLV (Responsible Management of Licensed Venues) training is about much more than just rules and regulations. Managers or owners of licensed venues are showing responsibility by getting the proper training that can prevent harmful consequences and loss of money. RMLV training helps you handle clients who can potentially be dangerous to themselves or others while under the influence.

In January 2009 in Queensland, RMLV training for approved managers became mandatory, and must be renewed every three years. There are many rules and regulations that RMLV training teaches, such as the acceptable hours of operation concerning alcohol for specific venues, noise levels that are tolerated, and the proper license and permits needed to operate and be able to sell and serve alcohol. Having the appropriate training is the best way to keep a positive relationship with your neighbors as well as keeping trouble and conflicts at a minimum in your fine establishment.

There are very few managers who are genuinely prepared to handle a client who has gotten out of hand with a bartender, another patron, or just in general. Although security should always be on the property for crowd control, there are many managers who are so afraid of legal action that they do not step in and deal with the situation when they can. The best way to ensure you and your staff are able to handle an unruly client with confidence is to have completed RMLV training.

While, there are many requirements for employees who work in a business that is selling alcohol, RMLV training is geared towards management. This training course not only teaches the laws and all the details of license requirement, but also many strategies that assists managers in ensuring their staff is conducting business within the guidelines. Managers who have completed RMLV training are able to teach their staff the proper way so that they have all the tools and resources available to handle situations that have gotten out of control, while all in a safe and legal manner.

Management of a licensed venue is not always easy. It is vital to keep a healthy balance between withholding the laws and keeping your staff and clients happy and safe too. If someone who has left your place of business after consuming too much alcohol has an accident, you may be held at fault since your establishment was the one servicing alcohol to the patron. If your business is held responsible, you could face a loss of license, huge fines, or worse even- being forced to close the doors of your own establishment. RMLV training assists management in recognizing when these situations arise. This allows the management to properly train staff in these areas in order to be thorough in preventing something negative from happening and your reputation of your establishment being damaged.

Management is the key to running a business properly and efficiently. Every business is only as good as the management that is running it. RMLV training provides the manager or owner of the business all of the basics of protecting its staff and clients and keeping them safe and legal.

Computers have become an integral part of any business. A repair technician will inspect the affected computer, laptop and the printer to determine the problem. They look for the defective components, repair the unit or replace the damaged part with a new one.

Computer malfunctions usually range from a minor setting that is incorrect to spyware, viruses, hardware malfunctioning or problems with the operating system. Experienced technicians specialize in certain areas like data recovery, system administration or information systems. Some firms provide services in a regional area. IT support companies in Santa Rose and elsewhere offer services like desktop installation, POS systems, virus removal and other computer repairs.

 Booting Problem: This is one of the common problems faced by computer users. The system may require reinstalling of operating system to overcome this problem.

 Computer is Slow: If your Computer is slower than normal, you can fix the problem by cleaning the hard disk by deleting unwanted files and folders. You can install a firewall, antivirus, anti spyware tools and regularly scan your registry. If the problem persists, you can call computer repair companies in Santa Rose if you live there or have an office in the city.

 Noises: If you hear a lot of noise from your computer, it is a sign of hardware malfunction or due to a noisy fan. Fans are easy to replace, however for replacing other hardware you should consult computer technicians.

 Malicious Software: This is due to viruses, spyware and other piece of software designed to harm your computer without your consent. Fixing this issue will require the help of qualified computer repair technicians.

 Hard drive failure: If you start hearing loud sounds, that were not heard before it could be a sign of your hard disk going down. Before it goes dead completely, you need to take a backup of your data. Computer experts in Santa Rose provide data backup and transfer facility.

Even though computer technicians work with computers, they also need to work with people who use them. A technician needs to listen to solve the problems and communicate with customers who do not have a computer background. Santa Rose computer repair technicians handle anything related to computers and offer annual maintenance contracts, which take care of all your workstations and other peripheral devices at economical prices.

This article was written by Wilfred Zachary, on behalf of, TITAEN, an IT service provider for small businesses in the US. For further details on what a computer technician does, visit wiseGEEK.